If, like me you are a keen gardener and are the kind of person that loved to keep a well maintained lawn, pristine and neat bushes and trimmed edges, then you will also know that getting rid of any unwanted plants, trees or bushes is of real concern too. More importantly, it is also good to know what to do with this waste material rather than just leave it out for collection or take it to your nearest garden waste disposal centre.
Just by making a one off payment, you can purchase your very own chipper shredder unit that will allow you to shred, chip, chop and break down all of those unwanted plants and turn them into something more useful and actually give something back to your garden. Shredding leaves, gathering and storing the output is an excellent way to begin to create your own compost or mulch and can be kept to be used all year round.
Breaking down branches into wood chippings is also a great addition to a compost but is also a very attractive addition to cover your flower beds with to make your garden look nicer. The wood chip also acts as a natural barrier to the elements but also allows moisture to be trapped and supplied over time to the soil and plants below.
There are various types of chipper shredder available to buy and if you have a smaller garden it may be worth purchasing a used model from an internet auction site or local car boot sale, yard sale or classified ad. It may not be something that you use all year round, or many times each year, so buying a second hand or refurbished shredder may be the best option.
Spare parts and replacement items such as new blades, hoppers or power supplies are easy to come by and can be picked up from most local hardware stores. Many of the parts of a chipper shredder are also designed to be repaired and replaced by the home user so there may not ever be a need to get it sent to a repair shop.
